NFL 2024 Free Agent News Tracker – Day 4
After three days of the NFL free agent contact period, Wednesday marked the first official day of NFL free agency and the Steelers used the day to retain some special teams talent while holding off on the safety and wide receiver markets. Thursday is expected to be the first “slow” day since Monday’s opening frenzy in regard to free agent deals.
Following the first few days of free agency, we’ve updated the outlook for the Steelers in free agency:
Three Free Agents Steelers Should Sign to Fill Needs
Here is the latest free agent news from around the NFL:
UPDATE, 10:37 p.m.: Cousin of Antonio Brown and former Cardinals WR Hollywood Brown is signing with the Super Bowl champions.
BREAKING: Free agent WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is close to finalizing a deal with the #Chiefs, source tells @BleacherReport.
A new weapon for Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/LCOqKNbdAH
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 15, 2024
UPDATE, 9:20 p.m.: The Saints are signing former Dolphins WR Cedrick Wilson.
Former Dolphins WR Cedrick Wilson reached agreement with the Saints on a 2-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2024
UPDATE, 7:31 p.m.: The Steelers retain former starting DT Montravius Adams on a two-year extension.
Steelers are re-signing free-agent defensive lineman Montravius Adams to a two-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 6:24 p.m.: Jets release WR Corey Davis from Reserve/Retire List making him a free agent.
#Jets released Corey Davis from reserve retired list
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 5:54 p.m.: Bills are getting Josh Allen help as they sign WR Curtis Samuel to three-year deal.
#Bills signing Curtis Samuel to three-year, $30 million deal with $15 million guaranteed
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 5:36 p.m.: Panthers add former Vikings DE D.J. Wonnum on two-year deal.
The #Panthers and former #Vikings DE D.J. Wonnum are finalizing a two-year deal, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 4:35 p.m.: The Browns are signing former Steelers first-round pick LB Devin Bush.
Browns are signing former Steelers and Seahawks linebacker Devin Bush to a one-year deal, per source. pic.twitter.com/K7RDybqy7p
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 4:02 p.m.: The Jaguars sign former 49ers DT Arik Armstead to deal.
A dark horse emerges: The #Jaguars are closing in on a deal to add a huge presence to their defense, as they are set to sign former #49ers DT Arik Armstead, sources say. pic.twitter.com/YsnBllY6NJ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 3:46 p.m.: Lions add massive DT D.J. Reader on two-year contract.
Veteran DT D.J. Reader has agreed to terms with the #Lions on a two-year deal, sources tell me, @RapSheet and @MikeGarafolo.
Another big addition (this time literally) for the Detroit defense. pic.twitter.com/HsM7Wy8oKi
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 3:38 p.m.: Ravens re-sign backup quarterback for 2024 season.
Ravens re-signed veteran QB Josh Johnson to a one-year deal.
Baltimore's current QBs: Lamar Jackson, Josh Johnson and Malik Cunningham.
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 3:37 p.m.: Former Steelers WR/KR Ray-Ray McCloud is signing with the Falcons on a two-year deal.
More speed for the #Falcons: They’re signing veteran WR and return man Ray-Ray McCloud to a two-year deal worth up to $6 million, per source.
The deal for @RMIII_34 was negotiated by agent @blakebaratz of @TeamIFA pic.twitter.com/GDDfEd62AY
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 3:01 p.m.: Top CB option is off of the board as Kendall Fuller is heading to South Beach.
The #Dolphins signing cornerback Kendall Fuller for two years at $16.5 million, per source.
The top free agent corner goes off the board. pic.twitter.com/r0Mtui4540
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 1:01 p.m.: Steelers make a move at safety and sign former Ravens and Dolphins S DeShon Elliot.
Breaking: Free agent safety DeShon Elliott is signing with the #Steelers for 2 years $6M, source tells @BleacherReport.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 12:59 p.m.: WR/KR Cordarrelle Patterson says good-bye to Atlanta.
ATL it’s been real ✊🏿
— cordarrelle patterson (@ceeflashpee84) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 10 a.m: The Cincinnati Bengals are re-signing safety Vonn Bell.
El capitán Is returning to the JUNGLE. Let’s be great. Congratulations to @Vonn on agreeing to terms to return to @Bengals pic.twitter.com/2MrbMOzQgL
— David Canter (@davidcanter) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 9:37 a.m: The Cleveland Browns are signing Woodland Hills alum, defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson.
#Browns signing Quinton Jefferson to a one-year deal, per a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 14, 2024
UPDATE, 9 a.m: Former Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick, linebacker Devin Bush, is meeting with the Cleveland Browns.
Free-agent linebacker Devin Bush, the former first-round pick who played for the Steelers and Seahawks, is visiting today with the Cleveland Browns.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2024
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